Reviews for Avoca in Toronto, ON
Haven't tried their chocolates but they have amazing homemade ice creams and gelatos.
I have traveled the world and tasted delicacies that are unimaginable to the common man. I have scoured both land and sea for... any tantalizing tastes to tickle my tongue. The complexity of my palate is simply incomprehensible to any human being walkingthe face of the earth. I can say, without a doubt, Avoca chocolates are my favorite treat in all the world. The exquisiteness ofthese chocolates cannot be overstated. I have searched through the jungles of the Congo, I have swam through the blue of theCaribbean, I have climbed the treacherous Andes. All of this in search for the holy grail for my tongue. Let me tell you, atAvoca, I have found it. I search no more and have retired to my apartment on the Danforth utterly content. Thank you Avoca. Read more
Flavourful and unique! Worth a visit for sure. Tried a couple weeks ago, and was really happy with my ice cream. Kind of wish I... ate the pistachio before the Nutella Since it wasn't very sweet, but both were real memorable. Feels like they use the best,which makes them great. Also makes them expensive. Paid $15 for two of their smallest cups. Read more
Staff is so nice - they offer samples of everything and are so polite. Ice cream was delicious and they have great vegan... options. Also love the vibe inside and out! Read more
A beautiful family owned business. There Danforth location is located close to Chester Station. I met with the owners daughter... to go over chocolate truffles that will be used as gift for my wedding. She was professional and very generous. I am glad tohave found this place and would recommend it to anyone. Also if you are near the area, they have a great selection of icecreams made will all natural and Canadian ingredients. Read more
Visited over the long weekend the best chocolate shop I've discovered in the city just divine chocolate covered candy caramels... and marsh mellows, ice cream vegan and regular, gourmet infused with bold taste and intricate designs go to for an event orindividual indulgence! Read more
Bought a half-dozen of truffles. A good variety of flavours, and the quality of the chocolate was good too! A lot of the time... I'm disapointed by quality at chocolate shops, this was an exception. Adorable fountain outside with seating. Definitely a placeto keep in mind. Read more
I don't normally leave bad reviews but I had a really disappointing/disturbing experience here so I felt it necessary to share... my review. I follow Avoca Chocolate on instagram and was excited to try their products after reading the rave reviews, so Ivisited their location on Danforth on Thursday, November 24th 2022. There was only one worker, a young man working the counter.I asked him for two truffles--one Mr. Bean and one Lost Alice--to go in a bag. To my absolute shock and horror, he began pickingup the truffles with his bare, unwashed hands. He proceeded to cram the truffles into a small plastic bag, and when he couldn'tget them to fit properly, manhandled them with his fingers some more to adjust the fit. I told him I wanted new truffles becauseI didn't want him touching them like that. He said okay and put on a plastic glove immediately, so I don't understand why hehadn't done that in the first place. He gave me two new truffles and charged me five cents for a small cardboard cup to put themin. I paid and left. I ate the Mr. Bean truffle on my way out and found it mediocre and barely tasting of coffee. I tried theLost Alice truffle next. I took one small bite and tasted stale, old chocolate and zero cherry. I tossed the rest of it out. (Ilater picked up some truffles from Stubbe where the workers washed their hands and donned fresh gloves and the chocolate wasfresh and delicious.) Overall, I was very disappointed in the product but more disgusted at the unsanitary handling of thechocolates. Furthermore, the truffles I refused were left on the counter, and I hazard to guess the worker put them back in thedisplay case for the next hapless customer. To the owners, please ensure your workers use tongs or don fresh gloves whenhandling food products. In a time when COVID, flu, and RSV are running rampant, you'd think that would be a given. Read more